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Summary of Contents for American Bath Factory Sistine Stone Neo Threshold Shower System
- Page 1 Neo Threshold Shower System Installation Guide...
- Page 2 Sistine Stone showers are ideal for experienced “Do-It-Yourselfers.” Please read through this entire installation guide before beginning your installation. If you feel you can not confidently install this shower by yourself hire a licensed contractor, handyman, or professional installer that can install it for you. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-800-454-2284...
- Page 3 Congratulations on the purchase of your new shower system. This guide will give you instructions on the installation. Natural Travertine Stone Appearance All of our stone products are custom made and hand-crafted to look and feel like authentic travertine. As you may know, travertine is a form of limestone that has been under pressure for thousands of years.
- Page 4 CHECK YOUR SHIPMENT AGAINST APPROPRIATE PACKING LIST Make sure you have received all the items necessary for the installation. This will also familiarize you with all the parts and hardware you will need to install your shower Package contents are dependent upon which package you ordered: Basic, Premium, Supreme or Grand. CAUTION: handle glass door and glass panels with care.
- Page 5 PREMIUM PACKAGE PACKING LIST WALLS WALLS for 36”-54” width shower for 60” width shower GROUT DRAIN THRESHOLDS PLEASE REFER TO THE SEPARATE ENCLOSED FAUCET PACKING LIST FOR FAUCET PARTS...
- Page 6 SUPREME PACKAGE PACKING LIST WALLS WALLS for 60” width shower for 36”-54” width shower DRAIN DOOR HANDLE GROUT HINGES GLASS HEADERS (You will have either 2 or 3 pieces depending on the size of your shower) THRESHOLDS SETTING BLOCKS GLASS PANELS & DOOR DOOR SEALS DOOR SWEEP (Found in...
- Page 7 GRAND PACKAGE PACKING LIST WALLS WALLS for 60” width shower for 36”-54” width shower DRAIN DOOR HANDLE GROUT GLASS HEADERS PLEASE REFER TO THE SEPARATE ENCLOSED HINGES FAUCET PACKING LIST FOR FAUCET PARTS (You will have either 2 or 3 pieces depending on the size of your shower) DOOR SWEEP DOOR SEALS...
- Page 8 SILICONE RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend using GE Silicone II Window and Door 100% Silicone throughout this installation as well as for your wall panel silicone. During our tests we have found that using this silicone gives the best results. Please use GE Silicone II Window and Door 100% Silicone whenever the installation guide refers to the use of “silicone”.
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Page 9: Preparing For Installation
TIME REQUIRED PRE-INSTALLATION TEAR DOWN 8-16 HRS This shower system is designed to be installed on a bare floor. It is necessary for any existing shower to be completely removed. Tear out and remove all old material to expose the 2x4 wall studs. Clean up the shower area, removing all dust and old material from the area. - Page 10 TIME REQUIRED SHOWER PAN INSTALLATION 1 - 2 HRS BEFORE YOU START - Make sure floor is clean and level. Check to make sure existing plumbing will be accessible after pan is installed. Check your local building codes before installation. To ensure that no damage has occurred to your shower pan during shipping, it is important to check your pan for damage prior to installation in your home.
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Page 11: Faucet Installation
FAUCET INSTALLATION 1. Most customers like flexibility in their faucet mounting locations. Refer to (fig.6) for a recommended configuration showing approximate dimensions. 2. Please refer to the installation instructions included with your faucet. Also check your local codes for additional assistance with installation guidelines. 3. - Page 12 Recommended Measurements 1/2” Variance 5 15/16” shower head 81 7/8” pressure balance valve hand shower supply 48 3/8” 39 7/8” floor of pan figure 6...
- Page 13 SHAMPOO SHELF CUSTOM PLACEMENT TIME REQUIRED SHAMPOO SHELF CUSTOM PLACEMENT (optional - disregard if not purchased) ½ -1 HR check for proper stud locations 1. We have not cut the hole in the wall panel for the shampoo shelf so you can custom place the shampoo shelf where you desire.
- Page 14 Set next cement board on top of first cement board. 2. Install the next cement board above the first one placed (fig. 9) . 3. Repeat steps 1-2 until cement board covers all surfaces. Extend the cement board to at least the outside edge of the pan. If it would make installation easier you can extend the cement board further outside of the pan (fig.
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Page 15: Wall Panel Installation
TIME REQUIRED WALL PANEL INSTALLATION 3-4 HRS A - Inspecting Wall Panels Inspecting panels at this point will give you confidence that the wall panels are straight and square from the factory. When installing wall panels, you may need to make adjustments to the panels to accommodate for unevenness of your existing walls. During the inspection process and/or dry-fitting process, if you have any concerns about the alignment or fit of the wall panels please call 1-800-454-2284 for customer service and we will gladly assist you with your installation. - Page 16 B - Dry Fitting Panels 1. Dry fit the shower wall panel 1B into position. Use 1/8” spacers between the shower pan and the bottom of the panel (Fig. 12). Center the back wall panels so the gaps on both sides are equal. The thickness of the side panels will cover these small gaps.
- Page 17 WALL PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) C - Cutting Hole For Shampoo Shelf (if purchased) width 1. With the panels still dry fit, mark the location for the shampoo shelf. 2. Remove that panel and measure the backside of the shampoo shelf. Measure and mark the rectangle that will need to be cut out using a straight edge (fig.
- Page 18 TIME REQUIRED THRESHOLD TRIM & OPTIONAL BULLNOSE EDGE KIT ½ -1 HR cap trim pieces The threshold trim pieces complete the look of your new shower system. If you purchased a Basic or Premium package which do not come with glass, your threshold pieces will be solid with out a channel.
- Page 19 OPTIONAL BULLNOSE EDGE KIT INSTALLATION If you like you can purchase the optional Bullnose Edge Kit by calling the number listed on page 2. The kit includes bullnose edge pieces that are 8” long and are designed to accent the lines of your shower by off setting the tile lines. Order enough pieces to go around your entire shower unit so you can start and end anywhere you desire.
- Page 20 TIME REQUIRED GLASS DOOR & PANEL INSTALLATION 2-3 HRS CAUTION Glass is tempered, very strong, and impact resistant, but its weakest point is impact on edges and corners. Do not rest edges of glass on hard surfaces Tempered glass cannot be cut Note: Two people are required for this installation.
- Page 21 3. You may need to use the setting blocks provided to achieve the correct positioning. The setting blocks are small, clear, plastic blocks that are in a small baggy. There are thick and thin setting blocks. Place the setting blocks into the glass channel groove, starting on the outer edges then evenly spacing them out inside the channel as shown (fig.
- Page 22 GLASS DOOR & PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) 14. Dry fit the header center section and side pieces as in step 6 again and make sure it sits at the proper height as before. Measure from the top of the shower pan threshold to the bottom of the header assembly.
- Page 23 E – Final Assembly The door can pivot with the hinges on the left or right side depending on your personal preference. We will illustrate an installation with the hinges on the right side. 1. After the silicone on the glass panels has dried for 1 hour carefully remove the header center section and apply a 1/4”...
- Page 24 GLASS DOOR & PANEL INSTALLATION (continued) glass panels 3/16” door to panel minimum 5. Check for clearance between the door and glass panels and top and clearance bottom of the door (fig. 34). There should be a minimum of 3/16” between the door and panels (fig.
- Page 25 threshold trim cap 7. Locate the wall threshold trim caps and install them using the same procedure for installing the wall threshold trim pieces (fig. 37). 8. Locate the header side pieces and apply a 1/4” bead of silicone to the top of the glass channels.
- Page 26 TIME REQUIRED GROUTING 1-2 HRS CAUTION: Grout contains petroleum Distillates. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Use with adequate ventilation. Non-flammable. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID EYE CONTACT. STORE AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT OR COLD. The 4 Step Grout Process Overview Step 1.
- Page 27 CARE & MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SHOWER SYSTEM DO NOT CLEAN CUSTOM STONE WITH PAINT THINNER, ACETONE, LACQUER THINNER, M.E.K. or Other chemicals that attack the structural integrity of Resin Based Stone (including, but not limited to acetone). Use of these chemicals will destroy the surface of the stone and void your warranty. Soapy water, ammonia based cleaners or cleaners such as “Formula 409 Natural Stone Cleaner”...
- Page 28 SHOWER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Shower Panels not bonding to walls If the shower panels are not bonding to the cement board, double check the silicone manufacturer’s recommendations for the proper application of their product. When storing the panels, the panels may have become bowed. Clean off the silicone and flatten them using the procedure on the previous page. Not enough silicone may have been used.
- Page 29 NOTES...
- Page 30 13395 Estelle Street, Corona, California 92879 Phone 1.800.454.2284 Fax 951.734.1480 G_00553 Rev E SP P...
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